Currency:
Gibraltar sovereignDiameter (millimeters):
19.30 Thickness (millimeters):
2.00 Weight (grams):
3.99 Edge:
Reeded/grained Mintage:
199 Orientation:
Medal alignment ↑O↑ Shape:
Circular Subject:
75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Description:
Obverse: A portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. Featuring the Battle of Britain privy mark. Reverse: ‘Wings for Victory’ created by eminent British sculptor William McMillan. On the reverse the motto of the Royal Air Force PER ARDUA AD ASTRA (‘Through adversity to the stars’), encircles a winged figure about to strike a three-headed serpent. The figure represents the strength of the Allies, while the three heads symbolise the three Axis powers - Germany, Italy and Japan.